Chelsea maintain unique Premier League record after Manchester City victory

Chelsea produced a masterclass on Saturday to overcome Manchester City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. While the Blues ended City’s unbeaten run in the Premier League, handing them their first defeat of the league season, the result also extended a rather unique streak of their own.

Chelsea, with their 2-0 triumph courtesy goals from N’Golo Kante and David Luiz, ensured that they remained undefeated against the defending champions of the Premier League at Stamford Bridge – a streak that dates back to 2002.

In this 16-year period, they have won six and drawn five of their 11 games against defending champions at the Bridge; a mighty impressive statistic indeed.

2002 – Chelsea are unbeaten against defending Premier League champions at Stamford bridge in the league since April 2002 (W5, D6). Resolute.

What the win last night also did was to ensure Chelsea remained in the title race – at least for the time being.

The Blues currently sit third on the table, eight points off table-toppers Liverpool, but with the Reds enduring a difficult run of fixtures during the festive period, Maurizio Sarri’s men might fancy their chances of closing that gap.

Chelsea’s win was also their third against a Pep Guardiola-managed side; the most defeats he has suffered against a single team.